Teachers
Meet our team of incredible teachers here at Thanet Stage School of Performing Arts
Miss Josephine
Principal
Josephine was born into a showbiz family. Her mother was a singer & dance teacher, and her father was a musician who ran a popular dance band. Josephine began dancing as soon as she could walk and was a sunshine competition winner of under 5's in tap. She then went on to train at the famous Corona Stage School London and took part in many films, adverts, modelling jobs, pantomimes and professional shows. Josephine then got the passion to teach and pass on her training and experience to many young students. Josephine is very proud of all the students she has taught and their achievements in their chosen career paths. Whether it be dance or another chosen career, as she feels she trains pupils for for their future and teaches them important life skills for every job as well as sharing her passion for dance.
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Josephine's biggest achievement with TSS was producing a show in Beijing, China which combined students from Thanet Stage School with students from Beijing. She has also put on shows in France, Germany, Russia and recently worked with Astor Big Band as well as professional London cabarets .
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Josephine is always really excited to develop and get the best out of every student and for them to achieve their best potential in a caring and nuturing environment where each students' individual learning journey is encouraged with the guidance of Josephine and her amazing team of teachers working alongside her.
Miss Megan
Musical Theatre, Jazz & Contemporary Dance
Megan trained at Bird College for four years finishing with a BA Hons degree. Megan has peformed at Move It (London), Paw Patrol (Newcastle, Hull), Jellyfish (Feature film), Tunnel (tv series). She has also won an IDTA Jazz dance award, co-choreographed and performed for the Lady Rattlings Glitterball (London).
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Megan has been part of the team at Thanet Stage School for three years, progressing her students further with the BBO exam syllabus; with excellent results. Megan also has a passion for choreography and is responsible for many of the stunning production numbers you will see in Childrens' Show Time.
Miss Stacy
One to One Singing, Drama & Musical Theatre Teacher
Stacy has been part of the Thanet Stage School family since the mid 1980's when she began dancing with Miss Josephine at The Centre in Birchington. During her time at the school she fell in love with all things theatre an went on to gain a BA Hons in Performing Arts from Middlesex University. After graduating, Stacy worked as a performer in the industry undertaking a range of national tours and film/TV work. She still performs when time allows and specialises in vintage variety.
Stacy is also a qualified teacher and in 2016 was priveledged to be awarded the prestigious KM Teacher of the Year Award. Her work in education has seen her deliver for The Marlowe Theatre, Rose Bruford Youth Theatre, The Royal Shakespeare Company, Half-a-String and Moving Memory Dance Theatre to name but a few. She has also produced, directed and choreographed countless shows, plays and pantomimes for the next generation of performer! Stacy also sings in and manages the highly successful function band; The Soul Monkeys who have now been together for over twenty years!
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At Thanet Stage school she offers one to one tuition in singing, acting and musical theatre, enabling students to gain qualifications through Trinity Theatre up to grade eight and diploma level. She is currently training to become a vocal health first aider and can be contacted by voice users for advice. Stacy adores teaching and is incredibly proud to be part of such a talented team at Thanet Stage School
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Miss Jasmin
Group/Ensemble Musical Theatre Singing, One to One Singing
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Jasmin has been training in musical theatre since the age of six, taking weekly lessons in singing, acting, and dance. She has earned qualifications from LAMDA and Trinity College London. Most recently, Jasmin completed a three-year degree at Guildford School of Acting. Alongside her training, she continued to develop her craft, recording her first professional voiceover, performing in live shows and producing/performing her own cabaret sets. Jasmin is delighted to be working with the students at Thanet Stage School of Performing Arts and looks forward to helping them build confidence through performance and song.